1 Church Street Roxbury, CT 06783

Revolutionary war General, Ephraim Hinman, built this lovely house in 1784. Listed on the NR of Historic Places, this two-story home, 3,666 square foot home with 9-foot ceilings throughout, three bedrooms, two full baths and one-half bath. There is a library with built-ins, living and dining rooms, sitting area, sunroom, study (or 4th bedroom) and all contain original or restored (1930s) dentil & moldings. There are four working fireplaces, and the center hall is covered in early 20th century hand-painted chinoiserie wallpaper. The kitchen is vast, with a custom soapstone sink, Liebherr refrigerator, and a CornuFe stove, and includes a light-filled sitting area & mudroom. Recent improvements include restored scullery kitchen with under-floor radiant heat, cedar shake roof w/40 yr. warranty, new furnace, water filtration and softener system, French drains outside house perimeter and in basement, and a (local) granite patio. The exterior has recently been painted. The garage has room for two cars and more, with loft space. The yard has dry stone walls, wildflowers, a meadow, a large, fenced vegetable garden area, and a bocci court, which is surrounded by heirloom apple trees. Mature plantings and trees provide the necessary shade and greenery for keeping the house cool all summer. Litchfield County has an abundance of outdoor activities, lovely boutiques, antique shops, and dine in farm to table restaurants. Welcome to Litchfield Hills!